Whether you are a couple, friends, or family, moving in together is always a new and exciting experience. What’s even more exciting is making your apartment your home! Decorating your apartment allows you to bring out your style. It also creates an atmosphere that you’re happy to be in on a day-to-day basis. However, when…
A majority of us have had to adjust to a work from home environment during the past few years. This sudden change was initially challenging to say the least, even for those who were already working remotely prior to the pandemic. Continuing to juggle family life with work and everything in between can take a…
Are you getting ready to move into your first apartment? Stuck and not sure what you’ll need? It’s an exciting process to be able to pick out your own stuff and choose the type of furnishings that you like. Perhaps you’ll pick a decor theme you’ve been lusting after, or maybe you personally love a…
It’s that time of year again when early blooms are painting pastels throughout gardens, and songbirds are signaling their return. While nature is certainly ready to revitalize for the season ahead, you probably have your own ritual for spring in the form of cleaning. It can feel like an endless task to tackle without direction,…
While patio season is universally understood as a summer perk, many of us dream of the warmer weather as soon as the clocks jump forward. We just can’t help ourselves! It’s going to be beautiful outside, it’s been a long winter, and all we can think of is hitting a patio in Canada’s capital city,…
Debating between furnished versus unfurnished apartments? The reality is, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. But the best decision comes down to personal preferences, needs, and budget. The best way to solve this debate is to assess the pros and cons of each, which we’ve outlined below to help you. Pros of Furnished Apartments…
Want to spruce up your apartment with some greenery but don’t have much of a green thumb? Don’t worry, there are still plenty of options that are super easy to keep alive, even if they’re a little neglected. Here are some low maintenance plants for your living space to consider. Snake Plant The snake plant…
Did you know that there are over 300,000 apartment theft and vandalism cases each year in Canada? Not only that, but 81% of fire and water damage claims are caused by tenants (not the landlord), 24% of residential fires are apartment fires in Canada, and the average apartment fire in Canada costs $100,000. Lastly 25%…
There’s no season like the holiday season to get together with your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers for a good old fashioned festive gathering. Food, drinks, gifts, games, crafts, you name it – however you like to spend quality time with your favourite people, ‘tis certainly the time to do it! Sometimes, it can be tricky to host…
You’re all grown up and you finally have your own apartment; you even have your very own roommate, and that roommate is your sibling. But wait, having your brother or sister as your roomie doesn’t have to be a con to your new independent life! Although growing up with your sibling might have been (let’s…